About A. Christmann
Weingut A. Christmann is a historic family estate in Gimmeldingen, Pfalz, led by Steffen Christmann, longtime president of the VDP (Association of German Prädikatswein Estates) since 2007. Certified organic since 2002 and Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2014, the estate farms around 20 hectares of VDP.GROSSE LAGE and VDP.ERSTE LAGE sites in the southern Mittelhaardt, including the Königsbacher Idig, Gimmeldinger Schild and Gimmeldinger Meerspinne. Riesling and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) form the core of a range celebrated for precision, minerality and terroir transparency.
Who Is This For?
For Riesling and Pinot Noir lovers who want precise, terroir-driven wines from a VDP flagship estate.
Wines of A. Christmann
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Weingut A. Christmann located?
- In Gimmeldingen, a district of Neustadt an der Weinstraße in the Pfalz (Palatinate) region of Germany.
- Is the estate a VDP member?
- Yes — A. Christmann has been a VDP member since 1994, and its owner Steffen Christmann has served as VDP president since 2007.
- Does the estate farm biodynamically?
- Yes, the estate has been certified organic since 2002 and Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2014.
- What are the estate's top vineyard sites?
- Its VDP.GROSSE LAGE sites include Königsbacher Idig, Gimmeldinger Schild, Gimmeldinger Meerspinne, Königsbacher Ölberg-Hart, Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad-Hofstück and Vogelsang.
- What grape varieties does A. Christmann focus on?
- Primarily Riesling (about 70%) and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), with smaller amounts of Grauburgunder and Muskateller.